2013 Women's Final Four: UConn vs. Notre Dame

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts to a three point shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts to a three point shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts to a three point shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts to a three point shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies react during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies react during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies react during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies react during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Head coach Geno Auriemma of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies react during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies react during the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Kayla McBride #21 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Kayla McBride #21 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Morgan Tuck #3 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Morgan Tuck #3 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Morgan Tuck #3 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Morgan Tuck #3 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Madison Cable #22 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Madison Cable #22 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Geno Auriemma, head coach of the Connecticut Huskies reacts to a three point shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Geno Auriemma, head coach of the Connecticut Huskies reacts to a three point shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is defended by Moriah Jefferson #4 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is defended by Moriah Jefferson #4 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Geno Auriemma, head coach of the Connecticut Huskies, watches his team against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Geno Auriemma, head coach of the Connecticut Huskies, watches his team against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies looks to shoot over Natalie Achonwa #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies looks to shoot over Natalie Achonwa #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies grabs an inbound pass in front of Jewell Loyd #32 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies grabs an inbound pass in front of Jewell Loyd #32 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies takes a shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies takes a shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defends a shot by Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defends a shot by Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw talks to her team during a timeout against Connecticut in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less

Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw talks to her team during a timeout against Connecticut in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, ... more

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Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21), forward Markisha Wright (34) and Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) reach for a loose ball in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less

Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21), forward Markisha Wright (34) and Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) reach for a loose ball in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball ... more

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) blocks a shot by Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) blocks a shot by Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New ... more

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) reacts after making a three-point basket against Notre Dame during the first half at the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre Dame, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) reacts after making a three-point basket against Notre Dame during the first half at the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre ... more

California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb reacts to players in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal game against Louisville, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

California head coach Lindsay Gottlieb reacts to players in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal game against Louisville, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. ... more

Connecticut players huddle in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre Dame, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Connecticut players huddle in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre Dame, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Members of the Connecticut Huskies celebrate after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 83-65 during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball over Jewell Loyd #32 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball over Jewell Loyd #32 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball over Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball over Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball over Natalie Achonwa #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots the ball over Natalie Achonwa #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is defended by Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Connecticut won the game 83-65. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is defended by Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is defended by Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Connecticut won the game 83-65. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is defended by Bria Hartley #14 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish embraces Geno Auriemma, head coach of the Connecticut Huskies following the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Connecticut won the game 83-65. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish embraces Geno Auriemma, head coach of the Connecticut Huskies following the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) and guard Skylar Diggins (4) react at the end of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn won 83-65. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) and guard Skylar Diggins (4) react at the end of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn ... more

Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less

Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, ... more

Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) shoots against Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) shoots against Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, ... more

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) and Notre Dame forward Markisha Wright (34) battle for a loose ball in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) and Notre Dame forward Markisha Wright (34) battle for a loose ball in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April ... more

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma waves to fans after the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre Dame, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn won 83-65. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma waves to fans after the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre Dame, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn won 83-65. (AP ... more

Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, ... more

Connecticut bench reacts in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre Dame, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn won 83-65. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut bench reacts in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre Dame, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn won 83-65. (AP Photo/Dave ... more

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Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) looks down in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn won 83-65.(AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) looks down in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn won ... more

Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) wipes her face in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn won 83-65. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) wipes her face in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. UConn won ... more

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) blocks a shot by Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) less

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) blocks a shot by Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New ... more

Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw directs her team in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw directs her team in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP ... more

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Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) looks at the clock during a timeout in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) looks at the clock during a timeout in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, ... more

Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) reacts in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) reacts in the second half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Geno Auriemma, head coach of the Connecticut Huskies, watches his team against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Connecticut won the game 83-65. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Geno Auriemma, head coach of the Connecticut Huskies, watches his team against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish shoots in front of Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Connecticut won the game 83-65. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Skylar Diggins #4 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish shoots in front of Kelly Faris #34 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Connecticut won the game 83-65. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis #23 of the Connecticut Huskies shoots against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts to a three point shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Connecticut won the game 83-65. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts to a three point shot against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies blocks a shot by Jewell Loyd #32 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies blocks a shot by Jewell Loyd #32 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Ariel Braker #44 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskiesduring the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Ariel Braker #44 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskiesduring the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Natalie Achonwa #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Natalie Achonwa #11 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Stefanie Dolson #31 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Ariel Braker #44 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship at the New Orleans Arena on April 7, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) less

NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 07: Ariel Braker #44 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a shot over Breanna Stewart #30 of the Connecticut Huskies during the National Semifinal game of the 2013 NCAA Division I ... more

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) and Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) tip the ball to begin the first half of a women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) and Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) tip the ball to begin the first half of a women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, ... more

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) and Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) go after a loose ball in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) and Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) go after a loose ball in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, ... more

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) drives against Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) drives against Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in ... more

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) blocks a shot by Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) blocks a shot by Notre Dame guard Jewell Loyd (32) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New ... more

Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson (4) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson (4) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April ... more

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) blocks a shot by Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) blocks a shot by Connecticut guard Bria Hartley (14) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New ... more

Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) passes against Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Notre Dame forward Natalie Achonwa (11) passes against Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, ... more

Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw watches action against Notre Dame in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Notre Dame head coach Muffet McGraw watches action against Notre Dame in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Connecticut, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New ... more

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) blocks a shot by Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) blocks a shot by Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New ... more

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) blocks a shot by Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut forward Morgan Tuck (3) blocks a shot by Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New ... more

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) drives against Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) drives against Connecticut forward Breanna Stewart (30) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in ... more

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) and Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) battle for a rebound in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) and Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) battle for a rebound in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, ... more

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) and Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) chase a loose ball in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Connecticut center Stefanie Dolson (31) and Notre Dame guard Kayla McBride (21) chase a loose ball in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, ... more

Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame guard Madison Cable (22) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) goes up for a shot against Notre Dame guard Madison Cable (22) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, ... more

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team in the first half against Notre Dame at a women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team in the first half against Notre Dame at a women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP ... more

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Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson (4) defends against Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson (4) defends against Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New ... more

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team against Notre Dame in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre Dame, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) less

Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team against Notre Dame in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal against Notre Dame, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in ... more

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Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) drives against Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson (4) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Notre Dame guard Skylar Diggins (4) drives against Connecticut guard Moriah Jefferson (4) in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New ... more

Notre Dame forward Markisha Wright (34) and Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) reach for a rebound in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, April 7, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) less

Notre Dame forward Markisha Wright (34) and Connecticut forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) reach for a rebound in the first half of the women's NCAA Final Four college basketball tournament semifinal, Sunday, ... more